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Handbook of knot theory /

This book is a survey of current topics in the mathematical theory of knots. For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Menasco, William W., 1954-, Thistlethwaite, Morwen
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier, 2005.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:This book is a survey of current topics in the mathematical theory of knots. For a mathematician, a knot is a closed loop in 3-dimensional space: imagine knotting an extension cord and then closing it up by inserting its plug into its outlet. Knot theory is of central importance in pure and applied mathematics, as it stands at a crossroads of topology, combinatorics, algebra, mathematical physics and biochemistry. * Survey of mathematical knot theory * Articles by leading world authorities * Clear exposition, not over-technical * Accessible to readers with undergraduate background in mathematics.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (ix, 492 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9780444514523
044451452X
0080459544
9780080459547
1280621753
9781280621758
9786610621750
6610621756